1. Online Dating Marcus A. Zito CIS1055:Section 011 11/17/08

2. Safety First! Watch out for married “singles!” Watch out for married “singles!” Watch out for scams – Do not send money! Watch out for scams – Do not send money! Never give out personal information too soon. Never give out personal information too soon. Set up an anonymous e-mail account Set up an anonymous e-mail account Drive to the date destination. Drive to the date destination. Learn self-defense (Can never be too careful!) Learn self-defense (Can never be too careful!) Over ¼ of “singles” are married!

3. Different Kinds of Online Dating Commonplace Information Technology Dating Services Commonplace Information Technology Dating Services Relationship Services Relationship Services Social Network Services Social Network Services Niche Dating Services Niche Dating Services Merging Online Dating Services Merging Online Dating Services

4. Advantages of Online Dating Affordable Affordable Easy alternative to bars and clubs Easy alternative to bars and clubs Choice/Availability Choice/Availability Background information Background information Easy Easy Safe Safe Allows for an “ease back into dating” Allows for an “ease back into dating” Helpful for many older individuals!

5. Tips For Online Profiles Avoid Negativity Avoid Negativity Be Specific and Unique Be Specific and Unique Filter Out Unwanteds Filter Out Unwanteds Change Header Message and Main Photo Often Change Header Message and Main Photo Often Be Honest Be Honest

6. Statistics A survey on www.topdatingtips.com has shown that the majority of people are open to online dating. A survey on www.topdatingtips.com has shown that the majority of people are open to online dating.www.topdatingtips.com When asked “Would you ever use internet dating services?”: When asked “Would you ever use internet dating services?”: 69% replied “Yes” 69% replied “Yes” 20% replied “No” 20% replied “No” 11% replied “I don’t know” 11% replied “I don’t know”

7. Statistical Graph Pie Chart of Answers to the Question: Pie Chart of Answers to the Question: “Would you ever use online dating services?” “Would you ever use online dating services?”

8. Match.com Commercial

9. Popular Websites www.eharmony.com www.eharmony.com www.eharmony.com www.match.com www.match.com www.match.com www.chemistry.com www.chemistry.com www.chemistry.com www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.myspace.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com www.facebook.com

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